The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION (11 - 15)
€ 30,600
€ 28,900
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 180 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
58.8
71
79.6
67
71.2
80.4
71 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.8 in
Height
67 in
106.3
173.9
102.5
174.3
173.9 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.71 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
158 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
777 mi
Range
523 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
523 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
